Provocation Tests On occur, we are faced with individuals who present with a signs or symptoms that are inconsistent. It may be hard to determine if they are experiencing severe pain, non-organic signs, or are if there is magnification of the condition. The Waddell’s sign, Hoover …
Assessing ITB Tension The iliotibial band (ITB) originates from the anterolateral aspect of the iliac crest, down the lateral thigh, and the band of dense fibrous connective tissue inserts at the lateral condyle of the tibia known as Gerdy’s tubercle. Thus, it is a …
Visceral screening often includes reference to “red flags.”
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Treating Myofascial Trigger Points Myofascial trigger points (MTrP) are a common source of musculoskeletal pain affecting a variety of ages and occupations. Travell and Simons defined a MTrP as “a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band.” The etiology of MTrPs has been …
ULTT use specific positions of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and fingers to bias each particular nerve